Two goals in the first five minutes helped the nationally ranked Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Keiser University on Monday afternoon. The Grizzlies recorded their third straight shutout to begin the 2017 season.

Freshman midfielder Toni Tiente drilled a shot from 20 yards out in the third minute to get GGC off to the fast start. He received a pass just outside the 18-yard box from sophomore forward Amin Saheb Ettabaa for the scoring opportunity.

Two minutes later, senior forward Samuel Sampaio Gomes found the back of the net from the top of the box after receiving a pass from freshman midfielder Michael Weber.

"We started well today. That allowed every field player to get into the match," said Head Coach Steve DeCou.

The No. 21-ranked Grizzlies stretched the margin to 3-0 in the 27th minute when senior midfielder Jack Gurr sent a header past the Seahawks' goalkeeper. Junior defender Andrew White and Weber contributed assists on the play.

Sophomore Carlos Delarosa capped the team's scoring in the 85th minute after freshman Krishna Clarke set up the breakaway scoring chance.

The team has yet to allow a goal this season, with freshman goalkeeper Matiji Gligorovic recording consecutive shutouts. The defense has allowed just three shots on goal through the first three matches.

Turning Point

The Grizzlies took early control of the match with two goals in the first five minutes of action. GGC scored on its first three shots on goal.

Goals

3' – Georgia Gwinnett Toni Tiente (Amin Saheb Ettabaa)

5' – Georgia Gwinnett Samuel Sampaio Gomes (Michael Weber)

27' – Georgia Gwinnett Jack Gurr (Michael Weber, Andrew White)

85' – Georgia Gwinnett Carlos Delarosa (Krishna Clarke)

Inside The Numbers

• The first two goals scored by the Grizzlies came exactly two minutes apart.
• GGC holds a 24-3 margin on shots on goal over its first three opponents.
• The Grizzlies held a 19-4 shot advantage in the match, led by Carlos Delarosa with seven shots.
• Jack Gurr scored his team leading second goal on the season.

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 3-0 on the season, while Keiser loses its first match and stands 2-1 on the season.
• Keiser defeated No. 14-ranked Spring Arbor University, 3-1, Aug. 30.
• The Grizzlies have opened the season with three shutouts.
• Monday's match was the first meeting between the two colleges.
• The Grizzlies are ranked 21st in the NAIA coaches Top 25 poll.

Up Next

GGC plays its 2017 home opener Thursday, Sept. 7, when it hosts Middle Georgia State University, starting at 7:30 p.m. from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.